DRAFT Potable Water Operations Manager

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** Early applications are encouraged**

*Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus Available*

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The application must be filled out completely; stating "see resume" anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, and holidays.

• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.

• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.

• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.

• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.

• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Potable Water Operations Manager

Department: Utilities

Classification: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $49.78/hour - 56.01/hour

[Salary Range: $49.78/hour - $74.68/hour]

Position Summary: Performs professional duties for the water utility related to capital infrastructure programs, engineering, and operations consistent with the organization's values and mission statement. Provides technical direction in the safe operation, maintenance, and records of the City of Aspen's water treatment and distribution systems and performs supervisory duties consistent with the organization's values and mission statement.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Utilities. Exercises direct supervision over Instrumentation Control Technician, Water Distribution Supervisor, and Water Treatment Supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:

Operations

* Operates and maintains a variety of water treatment and distribution system equipment, including pumps, motors, filtration systems, chemical feed systems, PRV/ARV vaults and components, and water quality analyzers.

* Uses SCADA to monitor system performance. Works with Water Distribution and/or Water Treatment Operators as necessary to make and/or recommend process adjustments based on system operations and data trends.

* Serves as backup treatment or distribution Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC), as needed.

* Manages water treatment and distribution systems, including oversight of treatment and distribution system, and relevant standards, specifications, and codes.

* Manages team effectively to coordinate distribution system repairs, maintenance, service taps, and other development or capital project-driven requests.

* Determines and directs action taken during emergency situations, in accordance with regulation and established policy, procedures, and guidelines.

* Provides support to the Raw Water group as requested or assigned.

* May act as Direct Administrative contact to Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

* Works with management and staff to identify and develop water treatment and distribution specific standard operating procedures, practices and their implementation and review.

Project Management

* Advises on design, construction, and start-up of capital projects pertaining to the water treatment and the distribution system. Organizes staff effectively to collect and report data to inform data-driven decisions in the project design phase. Organizes staff effectively to assist Project Management team with planning, scheduling, coordinating, and managing associated projects. Acts as project management lead for operational-scale projects in functional area of expertise and as assigned by the Deputy Director of Utilities.

* Advises the Engineering Department on Land Use and Development Review permit projects which affect the water distribution system and/or require compliance with Water Distribution Standards.

* In coordination with the Project Management team, oversees the implementation of maintenance and capital improvement projects and programs for the water utility which includes directing engineering studies, long-range infrastructure planning, establishing capital work programs, and all associated elements to ensure their successful completion. Allocates assigned resources and consulting services accordingly.

Technical Expertise

* Examines programs, procedures and infrastructure for effectiveness and reports finding and recommendations. Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports including those for City Council meetings. Provides staff subject matter expert input and support to the City Land Planning and Permitting functions.

* Serves as a technical resource for water treatment facility operations and water distribution system operations, including pump stations and tanks. Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and evaluate technical performance of equipment and processes pertaining to water treatment and distribution systems.

* Assists the Deputy Director in the development and implementation of departmental policies, goals, objectives, procedures, and priorities for water distribution, water treatment, and telemetry/instrumentation.

Communication

* Responds to utility related citizen inquiries and proactively represents the department to elected officials, outside agencies and other departments. Provides Deputy Director with support and staff resources as requested.

* Provides clear, honest communication during times of transition or emergencies with clarity and empathy.

* Interprets strategy communicated from the Deputy Director of Utilities and/or Director of Utilities into actional plans within work groups.

* Acts as a liaison between work groups, other City departments, and Utilities Department leadership.

Supervision

* Executes leadership and supervision responsibilities through sound judgment, focusing on quality improvement, managing, and resolving conflict, fostering a culture of accountability, clearly defining responsibilities and expectations, setting goals, providing motivation and performance feedback, recognizing contributions, and encouraging training and development.

* Motivates employees to perform to the best of their abilities, provides timely employee job performance evaluation and feedback, and initiate recognition and disciplinary procedures where appropriate.

* Plans, schedules, prioritizes, and supervises the safe operation and maintenance functions to ensure reliable water service.

* Creates and fosters a collaborative working environment between functional work groups.

* Encourages employees to develop entrepreneurial and innovative ideas for water treatment and distribution system operation and maintenance.

Budget/Financial Management

* Assists the Deputy Utilities Director in developing capital and operating budget work program and outcome measures for the water treatment and distribution systems. Provides input for short- and long-term capital program needs. Projects, forecasts, estimates, and reviews expenditures for water distribution and treatment operations, including fund forecast for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. Contributes to the preparation of water rates, fees, and charges.

* Works with City staff to solicit proposals, create vendor contracts, open requisitions and purchase orders, and review/approve invoices from contractors and vendors that provide services to the Utility Department.

Regulatory Compliance

* Oversees monitoring and regulatory compliance programs; ensures compliance with the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and all rules within Colorado Regulation 11. Maintain accurate records and reports to support compliance and process optimization efforts.

* Works with staff to maintain pertinent records and maps for the water distribution system, including daily and monthly reports of work performed. Prepares related specialized reports as needed. Updates and maintains water system maps and records.

* Works with staff to maintain pertinent records of water distribution system commissioning and testing, including chlorination/bacteriological, hydrostatic/leakage, and other tests as required under City Code and Standards.

City Organizational Values

* Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.

Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies: Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities:

* Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.

* Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.

* Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.

* Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen's unique culture, opportunities, and challenges.

* Communication: Understanding and proper implementation of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts and to communicate succinctly, effectively, and professionally through oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.

* Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.

* Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.

* Team Building: Works to build and maintain high performing teams to includes appreciating differences and reinforcing a sense of belonging.

* Accountability & Trust: Follows through on commitments, takes responsibility for outcomes, and values relationships.

* Strategic Thinking: Works to bring a strategic focus to daily work, anticipates problems and considers solutions.

* Business Acumen: Demonstrates understanding of business processes, objectives, and goals.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience: Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in water utility operations, or related experience including five years of supervisory responsibility. Experience or education in water treatment and distribution systems. Familiar with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertaining to water treatment and water distribution system operations (e.g., Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, Colorado Regulation 100, and all Rules within Colorado Regulation 11).

Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (Email). Must have a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms and building/utilizing historian reporting queries. Proven technical writing experience. Must be capable of communicating complex information both orally and in writing.

Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date. State of Colorado Certified Water Professional Water A and Water Distribution IV license preferred, or the ability to obtain licensure within the first two (2) years of employment.

NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge, and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.

Preferred Candidate: Master's Degree in related field, Project Management Professional (PMP), and/or Certified Water Professional (Water Treatment and/or Water Distribution).

NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.

Position Type and Work Hours:

* Regular full time, hours may vary with workload.

* Evenings/Weekends will frequently be required in addition to or instead of normal hours. Must be available by cell phone for emergencies related to utility operations.

* Must be willing to work on-call shifts in a seven-day rotation.

* Compensation for on-call and call back hours worked on weekends or in support of on-call will be straight time compensation using credit hours.

Work Environment:

* Indoors: Office environment.

* Outdoors/Off-Site: Project work sites include construction sites and renewable energy facilities. Meetings, trainings, and conferences at a variety of city facilities and areas.

Physical Demands:

Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.

Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.

Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.

Carrying: transporting or moving an object.

Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Climbing: Ascending or descending stationary objects.

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.

Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.

Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.

Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.

Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees

Lifting: Moving objects weighing no more than 25 pounds from one level to another.

Pushing/Pulling: Ability to use upper extremities to exert force in order to press, draw, drag or haul objects in a sustained motion.

Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.

Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.

Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.

Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.

Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.